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1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft
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Olympic Valley, CA
- Place, Olympic Valley Park10 min walk
- Place, Spa at Everline3 min drive
- Place, The Links at Everline Golf Course3 min drive
- Airport, Reno, NV (RNO-Reno-Tahoe Intl.)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Common Space
1 Double Sofa Bed
Downstairs-Queen and twin
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed
Downstairs - Queen and two twins plus trundle
3 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Upstairs (main level) queen
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
downstairs
Toilet · Shower only
upstairs - nicley updated
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
1 mile to ski at Palisades * Dog Friendly * Pool table
Chuck's Yacht – A Cozy Squaw Valley Retreat Near the Slopes
Chuck's Yacht got its name because the owner had a choice: buy a yacht or build a home in Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe)—and we're so glad he chose this stunning mountain retreat!
🏔️ Less than a mile to the slopes with easy, level access & a covered carport
🔥 Cozy Great Room with a wood-burning fireplace, plush sofas & forest views
🍽️ Spacious, Updated Kitchen – Perfect for entertaining & family meals
🎱 Bonus Game Room – Pool table, second TV, & extra seating
🚫 Not available as a ski lease
🐾 Pet-Friendly – 1 dog allowed with approval ($100 pet fee + tax)
Home Layout & Features
✔️ Main Level:
Open-Concept Living Area – Floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplace & flat-screen TV
Dining Area – Seats 8, with additional seating at the breakfast bar
Fully Equipped Kitchen – Perfect for group meals & après-ski gatherings
Queen Bedroom – Adjacent to a fully updated bathroom
✔️ Lower Level:
Spacious Family/Game Room – Pool table, bar-height game table, seating area, TV & queen sofa bed
Queen Bedroom – 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed
Bunk Room – One queen and two twin beds (one with a twin trundle) – great for kids!
Updated Full Bathroom
Full Laundry Room – Washer & dryer for your convenience
The Perfect Tahoe Escape – Any Time of Year!
🚡 4 minutes to Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort (formerly Squaw Valley)
🌲 Minutes from Lake Tahoe for year-round adventure
🏞️ Hiking, biking & outdoor activities just outside your door
Whether you're skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, or just relaxing by the fire, Chuck's Yacht is the ultimate Squaw Valley getaway for the whole family—dog included!
Book your stay today! 🌲🏡❄️
Exterior Camera Disclosure: There is a ring doorbell at the front door, pointed outward toward the car port.
PLEASE NOTE: This home may be equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras and electric bear fencing that are utilized for security and bear activity in the area. These cameras in no way infringe upon guests' privacy, and monitor exterior portions of the home exclusively. Decks and BBQ grills may NOT be available during winter months, exterior areas may be icy. This home is not equipped with AC. Per Placer County Short term rental laws, quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am, and no street parking is permitted at any time, including boats and trailers. We recommend purchasing 3rd party trip insurance if you have concerns about canceling your reservation. Wells & Bennett Realtors requires $500 of your reservation total due upon booking and the remainder due sixty days prior to check-in. We require Vacation Rental Accidental Damage Insurance for your reservation. This costs an additional $55. If you want to satisfy our Accidental Damage Insurance requirement another way, you can reach out to us and opt in for a refundable security deposit of $3,000.
Cancellation Policy / Cancellation fee: If cancellation is made more than 60 days of arrival, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will be applied.
If the cancellation is made within 60 (or less) days of arrival, the entire rent will be retained unless Wells and Bennett Realtors is able to re-rent the specified property.
If the property is re-rented, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will still apply, but the remainder of rent will be refunded after the replacement guests have checked out.
Holiday Booking Policy
CHRISTMAS - Check-In must be by December 20th, 21st, or 22nd. There is a 5 to 7 night minimum stay required. (Must check out by December 28th at latest, to allow 7 days for a New Years Reservation.) **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 24th, 25th
NEW YEARS - Check-In must be on December 27, 28, or 29. There is a 7 night minimum stay required. **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 31st or January 1st
STR22-4525
Chuck's Yacht got its name because the owner had a choice: buy a yacht or build a home in Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe)—and we're so glad he chose this stunning mountain retreat!
🏔️ Less than a mile to the slopes with easy, level access & a covered carport
🔥 Cozy Great Room with a wood-burning fireplace, plush sofas & forest views
🍽️ Spacious, Updated Kitchen – Perfect for entertaining & family meals
🎱 Bonus Game Room – Pool table, second TV, & extra seating
🚫 Not available as a ski lease
🐾 Pet-Friendly – 1 dog allowed with approval ($100 pet fee + tax)
Home Layout & Features
✔️ Main Level:
Open-Concept Living Area – Floor-to-ceiling windows, fireplace & flat-screen TV
Dining Area – Seats 8, with additional seating at the breakfast bar
Fully Equipped Kitchen – Perfect for group meals & après-ski gatherings
Queen Bedroom – Adjacent to a fully updated bathroom
✔️ Lower Level:
Spacious Family/Game Room – Pool table, bar-height game table, seating area, TV & queen sofa bed
Queen Bedroom – 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed
Bunk Room – One queen and two twin beds (one with a twin trundle) – great for kids!
Updated Full Bathroom
Full Laundry Room – Washer & dryer for your convenience
The Perfect Tahoe Escape – Any Time of Year!
🚡 4 minutes to Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort (formerly Squaw Valley)
🌲 Minutes from Lake Tahoe for year-round adventure
🏞️ Hiking, biking & outdoor activities just outside your door
Whether you're skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, or just relaxing by the fire, Chuck's Yacht is the ultimate Squaw Valley getaway for the whole family—dog included!
Book your stay today! 🌲🏡❄️
Exterior Camera Disclosure: There is a ring doorbell at the front door, pointed outward toward the car port.
PLEASE NOTE: This home may be equipped with outdoor surveillance cameras and electric bear fencing that are utilized for security and bear activity in the area. These cameras in no way infringe upon guests' privacy, and monitor exterior portions of the home exclusively. Decks and BBQ grills may NOT be available during winter months, exterior areas may be icy. This home is not equipped with AC. Per Placer County Short term rental laws, quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am, and no street parking is permitted at any time, including boats and trailers. We recommend purchasing 3rd party trip insurance if you have concerns about canceling your reservation. Wells & Bennett Realtors requires $500 of your reservation total due upon booking and the remainder due sixty days prior to check-in. We require Vacation Rental Accidental Damage Insurance for your reservation. This costs an additional $55. If you want to satisfy our Accidental Damage Insurance requirement another way, you can reach out to us and opt in for a refundable security deposit of $3,000.
Cancellation Policy / Cancellation fee: If cancellation is made more than 60 days of arrival, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will be applied.
If the cancellation is made within 60 (or less) days of arrival, the entire rent will be retained unless Wells and Bennett Realtors is able to re-rent the specified property.
If the property is re-rented, a cancellation fee of $100 plus the 4% booking fee will still apply, but the remainder of rent will be refunded after the replacement guests have checked out.
Holiday Booking Policy
CHRISTMAS - Check-In must be by December 20th, 21st, or 22nd. There is a 5 to 7 night minimum stay required. (Must check out by December 28th at latest, to allow 7 days for a New Years Reservation.) **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 24th, 25th
NEW YEARS - Check-In must be on December 27, 28, or 29. There is a 7 night minimum stay required. **No Check-Ins or Check-Outs on December 31st or January 1st
STR22-4525
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If there is a bear fence at the property, please secure any bungee cords if there are any and turn the system on!
In winter, please leave the heat at 55 degrees to prevent the pipes from freezing.
Leave ashes in the fireplace, we will clean it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Olympic Valley
Located in Olympic Valley, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Donner Lake. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at North Tahoe Regional Park or Tahoe Donner Tennis Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Olympic Valley, CA
What's nearby
- Olympic Valley Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Spa at Everline - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- The Links at Everline Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
- Palisades Tahoe - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
- Northstar California Resort - 29 min drive - 25.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coffeebar - 4 min drive
- River Ranch Lodge - 4 min drive
- Auld Dubliner Tahoe - 4 min drive
- Fireside Pizza Company - 4 min drive
- Bearshine Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alan S.
5 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alan S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alison B.
28 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin near the Palisades resort!
Alison B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlie C.
12 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great spot
Charlie C.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
7 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location!
Steve S.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ziyi Z.
24 Jun, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin and location
Ziyi Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Michelle P.
1 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great nostalgic stay!
Michelle P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Brian L.
18 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Palisades
Brian L.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Simon F.
14 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great proximity to Palisades
Simon F.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Simon W.
4 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Ski Week
Simon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kyle N.
14 Dec, 2017
Great location and fully stocked cabin
Kyle N.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
3 Jul, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location !!
Robert H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joey L.
8 Jul, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy spacious cabin
Joey L.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
David L.
11 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described
David L.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eileen C.
9 Jan, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic house, incredible location
Eileen C.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stevi N., Where do you live? Carlsbad, Ca
10 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House
Stevi N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Kristen L.
11 Oct, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfy cabin
Kristen L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Rachel L.
25 Feb, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect fir family and our dog. Had everything we needed.
Rachel L.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Josh P.
27 Jan, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home Base for Ski Trip
Josh P.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul T.
28 Feb, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place for families in Olympic Valley
Paul T.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica G.
21 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super chill place
Jessica G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
8/10 Good
Tyler D.
8 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great house!
Tyler D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul V.
16 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, nice location
Paul V.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
28 Sept, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chuck's Yacht
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Patrick O.
12 Mar, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Patrick O.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
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